Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 28, 2026 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sink in 1st floor prep area. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on interior of 4 door cooler located in basement dough prep room. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed some debris on ground in alley near dumpsters. Instructed to remove and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed small amount of oil on equipment underneath flat top grill. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Apr 20, 2026 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Mar 21, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed opening at base of patio service door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 4-301.16: observed no prep/dump sink in first floor prep area. Instructed to install a prep/dump sink in first floor prep area a minimum of one sink used for food preparation, obtaining water and discarding liquid waste is required in any preparation area.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed missing grout between lower wall tiles near counter and refrigerator and openings between lower tiles on wall next to fryer in first floor prep. Instructed to smoothly repair lower tiles in wall in said areas of first floor prep and maintain. Observed missing grout in between tiles on floor in first floor prep area. Instructed to regrout floor tiles in first floor prep area. Observed holes in ceiling around pipes in ceiling near ceiling vent in left rear of basement prep area. Observed holes in left wall next to two upright freezers in basement. Instructed to smoothly repair holes in said area for ease of cleanability.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Mar 5, 2025 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed walk-in cooler near dishwashing area at an improper ambient temperature of 46.2f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Corrected on site held for inspection tag placed on walk-in cooler. Priority violation

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed opening at base of patio service door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no prep/dump sink in first floor prep area. Instructed to install a prep/dump sink in first floor prep area a minimum of one sink used for food preparation, obtaining water and discarding liquid waste is required in any preparation area.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout between lower wall tiles near counter and refrigerator and openings between lower tiles on wall next to fryer in first floor prep. Instructed to smoothly repair lower tiles in wall in said areas of first floor prep and maintain. Observed missing grout in between tiles on floor in first floor prep area. Instructed to regrout floor tiles in first floor prep area. Observed holes in ceiling around pipes in ceiling near ceiling vent in left rear of basement prep area. Observed holes in left wall next to two upright freezers in basement. Instructed to smoothly repair holes in said area for ease of cleanability.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Feb 27, 2025 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations